# Jebel Shams Resort — full information

> Jebel Shams Resort (Arabic: منتجع جبل شمس) is a mountain resort high on Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman (3,009 m), steps from the Oman Grand Canyon (Wadi Ghul) in the Hajar Mountains. It is in Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. Official website: https://jebelshamsresort.com

Last updated: October 2026

## Summary
Jebel Shams Resort offers four room types (Sunset Chalet, Private Chalet, Twin Room with Mountain View, Mountain Lodge), an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant with an indoor dining room and an outdoor canyon-view terrace, a coffee shop and lounge, a campfire area, an olive grove and gardens, and free parking. Airport pick-up and drop can be arranged. The resort is rated 4.2 out of 5 on TripAdvisor from 335 reviews.

"Jebel Shams" means "Mountain of the Sun": it is the first place in Oman the sun reaches at dawn and the last place it leaves at dusk. The Oman Grand Canyon, whose cliffs drop more than 1,000 metres, is steps from the resort. The skies have no light pollution, so the resort is popular for stargazing.

## Contact and booking
- Phone: +968 9938 2639
- WhatsApp: +968 9938 2639 (https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=96899382639)
- Email: reservations@jebelshamsresort.com
- Address: Jebel Shams, Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah, Sultanate of Oman
- Map coordinates: 23.2096222, 57.1973652
- Book direct online: https://live.ipms247.com/booking/book-rooms-jebelshamsresort
- Why book direct: best rate guaranteed; book now, pay at check-in; free late checkout (subject to availability)

## House rules and policies
- Check-in: 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- The property entrance is closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM; plan to arrive before 10:00 PM
- Pets are not allowed
- Children of all ages are welcome; guests 18 and over are charged as adults
- Cribs for children 0–2: OMR 5 per child per night
- Extra beds for children 6–17 and adults (18+): on request, OMR 15 per person per night, subject to availability, paid during the stay
- The Private Chalet and Mountain Lodge take no extra beds; the Sunset Chalet offers an extra bed on request
- Payment: Visa, Mastercard and cash
- Free Wi-Fi is available

## Location and getting there
- 237 km from Muscat International Airport
- 37 km from Al Hamra town
- The road to the resort climbs a steep mountain pass. A 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle is recommended. Drive carefully.
- Airport pick-up and drop can be arranged in advance by contacting the resort.

## Weather and best time to visit
- October to March offers the most comfortable mountain weather.
- Days are cool, and winter nights can drop near freezing. Pack warm layers.

## Rooms

### Sunset Chalet
- Size: 28 m²
- Beds: 2 twin beds + 1 sofa bed
- Guests: 2 (extra bed available on request)
- Description: A chalet with a seating area and a glass door to the patio, with panoramic views of Oman's canyons.
- Amenities: air conditioning; private bathroom (bath/shower, hairdryer, toiletries); flat-screen satellite TV; refrigerator; tea/coffee maker and kettle; sofa and seating area; dining area; terrace and patio with outdoor furniture; private entrance; ground floor access; mountain view; non-smoking.

### Private Chalet
- Size: 20 m²
- Beds: 2 twin beds
- Guests: 2 (no extra beds)
- Description: A chalet with its own enclosed patio and private fire pit.
- Amenities: enclosed patio with private fire pit; air conditioning; private bathroom; flat-screen satellite TV; refrigerator; tea/coffee maker and kettle; seating area; terrace with outdoor furniture; private entrance; ground floor access; mountain view; non-smoking.

### Twin Room with Mountain View
- Size: 25 m²
- Beds: 2 twin beds
- Guests: 2
- Description: A traditional Omani-style room with a tented ceiling and a terrace looking out over the mountains.
- Amenities: air conditioning; private bathroom; flat-screen satellite TV; refrigerator; tea/coffee maker and kettle; seating area; terrace and patio with outdoor furniture; private entrance; ground floor access; mountain view; non-smoking.

### Mountain Lodge
- Size: 19 m²
- Beds: 2 twin beds
- Guests: 2 (no extra beds)
- Description: An air-conditioned twin room with a terrace and mountain views, suited to hikers and explorers.
- Amenities: air conditioning; private bathroom; flat-screen satellite TV; refrigerator; tea/coffee maker and kettle; wardrobe; terrace and patio with outdoor furniture; private entrance; ground floor access; mountain view; non-smoking.

## Restaurant
- Indoor dining room and outdoor terrace with canyon views
- Buffet and traditional Omani dinner
- Coffee shop and lounge
- Breakfast: 7:00–9:00 AM
- Lunch: 12:00–3:00 PM
- Dinner: 7:00–9:00 PM
- Whether breakfast is included depends on the rate; confirm when booking.

## Facilities and services
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant, coffee shop and lounge
- Campfire area
- Olive grove and gardens
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily housekeeping and room service
- Children's playground
- Bike rental
- Jeep tours
- Omani barbecue on request (with traditional music)
- Packed lunches
- Firewood available at extra charge
- Welcome drink
- Hot and cold water
- Airport pick-up and drop (on request)

## Nearby
- Oman Grand Canyon viewpoint (Wadi An Nakhar): steps from the resort
- Balcony Walk (W6) hiking trail: starts nearby
- Al Hamra old mudbrick town: 37 km

## Frequently asked questions

Q: Where is Jebel Shams Resort?
A: On Jebel Shams, Oman's highest mountain, in Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, steps from the Oman Grand Canyon. It is 237 km from Muscat International Airport and 37 km from Al Hamra.

Q: Do I need a 4x4 to reach Jebel Shams Resort?
A: A 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle is recommended because the road climbs a steep mountain pass.

Q: How cold does it get at Jebel Shams?
A: Days are cool and winter nights can drop near freezing, so bring warm layers.

Q: When is the best time to visit Jebel Shams?
A: October to March offers the most comfortable mountain weather.

Q: What room types does the resort have?
A: Four: Sunset Chalet (28 m²), Private Chalet with fire pit (20 m²), Twin Room with Mountain View (25 m²) and Mountain Lodge (19 m²). Each sleeps 2 guests in twin beds.

Q: Is breakfast included?
A: Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 9:00 AM. Whether it is included depends on your rate, so confirm when booking.

Q: Is there a swimming pool?
A: Yes, the resort has an outdoor swimming pool.

Q: Can the resort arrange airport transfers?
A: Yes. Airport pick-up and drop can be arranged; contact the resort in advance.

Q: Which room has a private fire pit?
A: The Private Chalet, which has its own enclosed patio with a fire pit.

Q: Are extra beds available?
A: An extra bed is available on request in the Sunset Chalet. The Private Chalet and Mountain Lodge do not take extra beds.

Q: How do I book?
A: Book direct at https://live.ipms247.com/booking/book-rooms-jebelshamsresort, call or WhatsApp +968 9938 2639, or email reservations@jebelshamsresort.com. Direct bookings get the best rate, pay at check-in and free late checkout when available.

Q: Is the Balcony Walk near the resort?
A: Yes. The Balcony Walk (W6) trail starts near the resort, and the Oman Grand Canyon viewpoint is steps away.

Q: What are the check-in and check-out times?
A: Check-in is from 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM and check-out from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Q: Is there Wi-Fi?
A: Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.

Q: Are pets allowed?
A: No, pets are not allowed.

Q: Are children welcome?
A: Yes, children of all ages are welcome; guests 18 and over are charged as adults.

Q: How much are cribs and extra beds?
A: Cribs for children 0–2 are OMR 5 per night; extra beds are OMR 15 per night for children 6–17 and adults, on request and subject to availability, paid during the stay.

Q: What payment methods are accepted?
A: Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Q: What time does the entrance close?
A: The property entrance is closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, so plan to arrive before 10:00 PM.

## Links
- English website: https://jebelshamsresort.com/en
- Arabic website: https://jebelshamsresort.com/ar
- Rooms: https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/rooms
- Amenities: https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/amenities
- FAQ: https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/faq
- Contact: https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/contact
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g3420980-d1435794-Reviews-Jebel_Shams_Resort-Al_Hamra_Ad_Dakhiliyah_Governorate.html
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jebel_shams_resort/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JebelShamsResort/